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A community of DIY cinema groups are forming in basements, back rooms, bars, and laundrettes to redefine what film means to Liverpool. Liverpool's diverse architecture has been the subject of several Hollywood hits, including The Batman, Peaky Blinders and the...

Today, Liverpool Olympia has announced plans to create cultural and educational opportunities to become a community hub. The 120 year-old building located on West Derby Road has revealed its commitment to help the community engage in developing arts, equal opportunities,...

The hit BBC drama ‘This City is Ours’ is continuing filming across Liverpool.  Film crews were seen today on Holmefield Avenue, Aigburth.  It is not thought that any of the main actors were present throughout the day’s filming.   On the impact of filming in the area, one local resident said: “A lot of stuff gets filmed, obviously, in London so it’s always good when something comes up in Liverpool.”  The resident went on to say:...

Campaigners have questioned whether Liverpool is a safe place for women to be at night after the city was once again recognised for its work to protect people after dark. Liverpool retained its Purple Flag status, an accreditation that acknowledges...

As LGBT+ history month comes to a close, older lesbians recall coming out, growing into their sexuality and reflect on the experiences of lesbians then and now. Joolz, 60, describes the fear of facing up to her sexuality and reaching...

St Helen’s residents could face a council tax rise if funding for a major redevelopment of the town centre fall short. Speaking on BBC Radio Merseyside's 'In the Hot Seat' phone about the possibility of residents having to foot some...

By Rowan Archibald and Roxane Petrou An illegal waste dump just off the M57 in Kirkby must be removed urgently for the sake of residents' health, local independent politicians have said. Brian Johns, independent councillor for Whitefield Ward, and David Hitchmough,...

The one year progress report of the ‘Our Liverpool Refugee and Migration Plan’ has revealed how the city is working to be inclusive for all. Through the ‘Our Liverpool’ campaign, Liverpool City council is committed to maintaining this identity. The report...

A new exhibition is open this week, aiming to showcase local artistic talent. Titled "The Space We Share", the exhibition has been organised by members of the "Still Growing Collective", a group of nine local artists. Located within the Palm House...

By Sam Levine and Tom Spreadbury The holy month of Ramadan has begun and Muslims across Merseyside are organising events to celebrate. As of last night (17th February) the ninth month of the Islamic calendar has started, starting a month-long period of...